Acupressure :: Acupressure (n.) A mode of arresting hemorrhage resulting from wounds or surgical operations, by passing under the divided vessel a needle, the ends of which are left exposed externally on the cutaneous surface..

Adpress :: Adpress (v. t.) See Appressed.

Appressed :: Appressed (a.) Alt. of Appres.

Bramah Press :: Bramah press () A hydrostatic press of immense power, invented by Joseph Bramah of London. See under Hydrostatic..

Clothespress :: Clothespress (n.) A receptacle for clothes.

Compress :: Compress (v. t.) To press or squeeze together; to force into a narrower compass; to reduce the volume of by pressure; to compact; to condense; as, to compress air or water..

Compress :: Compress (v. t.) To embrace sexually.

Compress :: Compress (n.) A folded piece of cloth, pledget of lint, etc., used to cover the dressing of wounds, and so placed as, by the aid of a bandage, to make due pressure on any part..

Compressed :: Compressed (imp. & p. p.) of Compres.

Compressed :: Compressed (a.) Pressed together; compacted; reduced in volume by pressure.

Compressed :: Compressed (a.) Flattened lengthwise.

Compressibility :: Compressibility (n.) The quality of being compressible of being compressible; as, the compressibility of elastic fluids..

Compressible :: Compressible (a.) Capable of being pressed together or forced into a narrower compass, as an elastic or spongy substance..

Compressibleness :: Compressibleness (n.) The quality of being compressible; compressibility.

Compressing :: Compressing (p. pr & vb. n.) of Compres.

Compression :: Compression (n.) The act of compressing, or state of being compressed..

Compressive :: Compressive (a.) Compressing, or having power or tendency to compress; as, a compressive force..

Compressor :: Compressor (n.) Anything which serves to compres.

Compressor :: Compressor (n.) A muscle that compresses certain parts.

Compressor :: Compressor (n.) An instrument for compressing an artery (esp., the femoral artery) or other part..

Compressor :: Compressor (n.) An apparatus for confining or flattening between glass plates an object to be examined with the microscope; -- called also compressorium.

Compressor :: Compressor (n.) A machine for compressing gases; especially, an air compressor..

Compressure :: Compressure (n.) Compression.

Cypress :: Cypress (n.) A coniferous tree of the genus Cupressus. The species are mostly evergreen, and have wood remarkable for its durability..

Cypresses :: Cypresses (pl. ) of Cypres.

Depress :: Depress (v. t.) To press down; to cause to sink; to let fall; to lower; as, to depress the muzzle of a gun; to depress the eyes..

Depress :: Depress (v. t.) To bring down or humble; to abase, as pride..

Depress :: Depress (v. t.) To cast a gloom upon; to sadden; as, his spirits were depressed..

Depress :: Depress (v. t.) To lessen the activity of; to make dull; embarrass, as trade, commerce, etc..

Depress :: Depress (v. t.) To lessen in price; to cause to decline in value; to cheapen; to depreciate.

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